Rudder thighing

Rudder thighing spects or torque I am in the process of repacking the rudder. I at a lost to how thight you thighten it do thighten it till the rudder turns or does anyone know if there a specific torque to it .I have a socket and also made a crowfoot wrench for the backing nut .So hopefully don't have to remove balance tank because according to the information I got you need to re tighten it Thanks Stevo

Thanks for your help. I guess I
need to re thighten it after a couple of hours of usage at 6 to 10 drops per minute at least that's what I have read. Thanks Steve

My rudder was leaking so I tightened up the packing gland nut. Problem was it became too hard to turn the helm. Had to loosen again and will replace packing

steve a wrote: I appreciate the info. I also heard you need to re thighten packing nut after a couple of hours. Thanks Steve

8122pbrainard wrote: Steve, You're reading the wrong info confusing the prop shaft packing with the rudder packing. .

Steve,
I;m curious where you are getting your info.

I guess I should go edit my posting better because I reviewed it. Realize that I left out some words .When it comes to grammar well that another issue especially on a computer compared to writing down like in school not that I am old but at the age of 50 plus computer in the class room what was that .remember the comadore 64 I think that was it if you were lucky to have access to it Thanks Stevo

Maybe you could give me your opinion. Iam debating on trying something new or just different. With the rudder since this a started with me having to replace cuttless bearing .I have a 2000airnautique well it has balance tanks. I don't know if you ever had to deal with this but according to what I have heard is you need to remove it when you're replacing the packing .l have a problem because my fuel tank is haft full. It looks like to remove balance or moving it enough to get a wrench on the nuts.So I have been complatining to try to think outside of the box. I have come up with an idea with using a large socket for packing nut and a crowfoot wrench for adjusting nut . I guess in my time off or when I changed projects I miss placed the adjusting nut .So I had to get another one . I don't know but the new adjusting nut the outside diameter is large than the packing . So instead of using a crows foot which I would probably have to make for that size. I able to purchase a deep well socket from an auto store . Napa . I did a dry run I was able get adjusting nut tighten up to packing nut .Now it did cost me money for the extra tools but with summer knocking at my door something you have do what you do. I was wondering if you have had or heard of someone doing this or something like it .l did post this Idea on another site. Thanks Steve

Thanks actually I already had the socket to packing nut .The deep socket was under 20 dollars and guy said if I don't scratch it up or doesn't work to bring it back and he refund me the cost . If it works I will keep it only right thing to do .l really appreciate the info. Thanks Steve

Sorry about that .

I am still having problems posting some times I send it and doesn't go. Still my fault. So I just make more time for post or have more patience. I could work on my spelling. Spell check. But I appreciate   the info on some of the subjects

Steve again. When I placed packing I used 4 ropes I do believe and when I tighten up packing nut. The rudder shaft ended up setting a 16th of a inch higher than the packing nut.
So I thinking my be I need to install another packing rope. Especially if there only 3 rolls . Thanks for your time and patience on this subject just feels like I am spinning my wheels or in this case spinning my prop. Thanks Steve

ASounds good . I going to do that with the brass washer I that will help. Another guestion is how many times can you tighten and retighten the packing it is brand new is it a one time deal so should I just replace it. Thanks Steve

Don't worry you'll be fine.

Thanks now I can put this issue to rest . Well I quest I will miss the interaction with other correct craft fans. Next I planning to replace steering cable as well as throttle cable. I hear is not a big deal .but that's next year . Time to enjoy my boat. Like to Thank you guys   PS there is also another post I believe on Boat maintenance on the same subject maybe he could use your guys help. Because it sounds like he going to give up and take it to a you know a pro. I don't know why with help you get from this site.